Need some guidance please. My Panda 100HP is on annual servicing as i do very low miles - its a 2010 reg and has only 6k on the clock.
This will be its 2nd service.
Do i need to change the spark plugs - my interpretation of the schedule says no, it is controlled by mileage (18k approx), but the dealer is trying to flog this as part of the service?

No. Change dealer, not spark plugs.

Edit: Here's a sparky FAQ

I wouldnt bother, I changed them on my 2007 car last year at 12,000 miles and they looked in good condition anyway. Just ask for/pay for an oil change/service stamp.

FWIW I did the air/pollen filter myself last year too - the pollen filter looked mucky but the air filter looked OK (well not completely trashed).

Just checked Autodata and for a low mileage car (one doing less than 12000miles/20000km a year) it has a sparkplug change at 40000km/24000miles regardless of years.

I'd get a new mechanic. Spark plugs are worn by mileage, not age.

mine had done about 11000 miles at second service, will have them replaced next year.

Excellent - thanks guys!

KozmoNaut said:

I'd get a new mechanic. Spark plugs are worn by mileage, not age.

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Very true.

However, there is a risk of them seizing in the head if they are fitted 'dry' & left undisturbed for too long. If you're only doing a very low mileage, it's still worth removing them every 12 months & applying a smear of Cu grease to the threads - much cheaper & easier than stripping down the engine & helicoiling the head if the worst happens.